Holly Bishop is the proverbial, small-town good girl. She always follows the rules, thinks of others first, and she never, ever makes mistakes. Unt...
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Oct 06, 2011
Kelly
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Much like Devo, Road House, and dipping a Hershey's bar into a jar of peanut butter and then eating it, this book is so bad..it's good.
Making sure Betty Frieden rolls over in her grave, this book is exactly what feminist have been bitching about for years. Not only is the main character whiny, co-dependent and as deep as a puddle, but she also goes on for 3/4 of the book droning on and on about how she's not worthy unless she has a man's love. Yeah, cause that's why.
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Making sure Betty Frieden rolls over in her grave, this book is exactly what feminist have been bitching about for years. Not only is the main character whiny, co-dependent and as deep as a puddle, but she also goes on for 3/4 of the book droning on and on about how she's not worthy unless she has a man's love. Yeah, cause that's why.
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Sep 30, 2011
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~
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The Good: There were some funny situations but not over the top. Also, it took time for her to grow in her job and in her personal life. The change didn't happen overnight.
The Bad: She spends half of the book moping about why she never thought she would get divorced, her fairy tale wedding, gown, etc. She was more upset about getting divorced and what people would think than losing the husband. She kept talking and talking about how fairy tales are not real. Well, duh! Of course they More...
The Bad: She spends half of the book moping about why she never thought she would get divorced, her fairy tale wedding, gown, etc. She was more upset about getting divorced and what people would think than losing the husband. She kept talking and talking about how fairy tales are not real. Well, duh! Of course they More...
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May 10, 2010
Abby
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I'm not sure what to think of this author. I despised Odd Mom Out and absolutely loved Mrs. Perfect, so I decided to give her one more shot. The good news is, this book was not as horrible as Odd Mom Out. And, what made me give this otherwise bland book 3 stars instead of 2, had an interesting ending.
One of the most annoying things about the chicklit genre is the necessity these writers have to give their protagonists a happy ending, which most include a new, or at least renewed, rom More...
One of the most annoying things about the chicklit genre is the necessity these writers have to give their protagonists a happy ending, which most include a new, or at least renewed, rom More...
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Sep 23, 2009
Trisha
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What a fun book, and do you not love the cover? The cover is as fun as the book was. This was another book I could not put down. The way the author portrays Holly makes you feel like you are her. The divorcee with nothing but yourself and your thighs that seem to be getting bigger by the day, the girl who has no friends and can not believe that her life is practically over after only being married a year. And we all can relate to the hot stuck up woman who wants to be your friend but in the end
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Jun 20, 2010
Rosalyn
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This is actually probably more like a 3.5--I enjoyed it, but it's probably not something I'll revisit anytime soon. The story is about Holly Bishop, who at 25 is just coming to terms with the failure of her fairy-tale marriage to a handsome Frenchman and university professor. She moves to San Francisco and takes a job as an event planner, negotiating the unfriendly work environment (her direct boss, Olivia, is a bit intimidating, not to mention some of the others at work).
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Aug 20, 2011
Amy
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Not surprised at all that I couldn't put the book down. I very much relate to Holly. Most of my life I always put other people's needs before mine, had to make sure everyone was happy, and god forbid I disappointed anyone. It took a long time (still not 100% there) to realize that I need to take care of myself. Like many girls, I have always wanted the fairy tale happy ending. I love Disney princesses. Every now and then either a scene from Alladin or a picture of Ariel from Little Mermaid
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Aug 22, 2009
Margaret
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An entertaining and deep look at a young woman recovering from a divorce and the fairy tale life she thought she would have. Porter works in her fairy-tale motif without cramming it down our throats. The transformation of our heroine happens pretty quickly, and Porter manages to make the girl sympathetic even though she could have easily been whiny (a neat feat, one I have trouble with myself). All the characters are fully-fleshed, even the ones who appear briefly. My favorite is the date who n
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Feb 02, 2012
Noelle
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I read one of Jane Porter's modern chick lit novels (read: NOT her others with the bodices being ripped off on the book covers) each year we go down to Mexico. Note to Jane: you need to write a new one b/c this was the last one on that list! :) It's a perfect beach read - easy to pick up and put down, easy to follow after a margarita or two, and entertaining. The protagonist was SUCH a freakin' whiner in this book though . . . I understand the necessity of a small pity party on occasion, but Hol
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Jan 11, 2012
Juliana
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First off, I have to say that I love to shelf hunt in the library, you never know what's behind a book title. I guess that's why I picked up this book; "The Frog Prince". The title just spoke to me and the first couple pages wasn't that bad either. Which brings me to say, that this book DID have some very promising points to it. It brought up questions and doubts that some/most women can relate to which was something I really enjoyed reading. We should be asking ourselves these same qu
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Mar 28, 2011
Aimee
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Not my favorite Jane Porter book (Mrs. Perfect), but I'd been looking for this htf first book for a long time. Empowering story of a small town girl who, recovering from a pretty devastating relationship, moves to the big city and discovers, though pain and hard work, her own power and worth. Holly is so whiny that I didn't always like her, but she grows out of it eventually. Nice ending, refreshing, and perfectly toned. A couple of the best "excruciatingly bad date" scenes I've ev
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Aug 09, 2011
Kathy
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I loved this book much more than I expected to. I'd never heard of the book but wanted a chick lit paperback that I could easily read on the beach so I picked it up for 1.99 at an Independent Bookstore. It took me a few chapters to get into it. At first, it seemed like it could be another book where everyone in the big city, especially at work, is nasty and uncaring but I actually teared up toward the end. I was so moved by Holly's difficulties in maintaining a comfortable relationship with her
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Jun 07, 2010
Sariah
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This was a cute little chick-lit. I would have liked it better if the main character wasn't so "woe is me". She spends so much of the time reflecting on who she is and where she is in her life, and you actually see very little growth. It started out really promising, but I was disappointed in the direction of the book by the end. I also tend to think the author is a little anti-men. There wasn't a definite "I'm so much better off without a man" message, but it was an underlyi
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Feb 21, 2011
Cjandres
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Jul 15, 2010
Angela
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While this book pulled me in right away with its premise, and while I liked how the main character progressed throughout the novel, I found the ending disappointing. It didn't really resolve. I mean, the character changed and I suppose that was the point, but the ending was so vague that I turned the last page expecting to find another one and there were the acknowledgments staring back at me.
I'm so sad about the ending of this book. :(
I'm so sad about the ending of this book. :(
Apr 26, 2010
Cynthia
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I've read and have liked a number of Jane Porter's other books, nice easy entertaining reads, some with very good character change. However I don't think this book was as well written as her others. The main character in this book was too whiny and self absorbed, and I had trouble feeling empathetic to her situation as a result. She ultimately pulls herself together and shows some gumption, but overall that wasn't enough to recommend the book as highly as I would the author's others.
May 26, 2009
Erin
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A GREAT book!! I enjoyed the read, it was very easy and smooth flowing. A fun read about a woman starting over and finding out who she is.
Warning: There are some "f-bombs" (which bothered me... the author could have chosen other language to make the same point) dropped in the book and some sketchy themes/situations. However, it's not like a harlequin type romance novel, loaded with sex scenes, etc.
Warning: There are some "f-bombs" (which bothered me... the author could have chosen other language to make the same point) dropped in the book and some sketchy themes/situations. However, it's not like a harlequin type romance novel, loaded with sex scenes, etc.
Aug 03, 2010
Kristina
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Let me say this first and foremost: I am not a woman who read chick lit.
There. I said it. And now I shall say this: I loved this book. Wonderfully light read, that lifted my spirits and made me laugh so much that my eight-year old nephew wanted to know what was so funny.
Read this book. If you don't like chick lit, or even if you do, it will shake your notions of the entire genre.
There. I said it. And now I shall say this: I loved this book. Wonderfully light read, that lifted my spirits and made me laugh so much that my eight-year old nephew wanted to know what was so funny.
Read this book. If you don't like chick lit, or even if you do, it will shake your notions of the entire genre.
Jul 31, 2011
Cristina
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I really enjoyed this book. It was better than the standard chick-lit that is on the market. Holly Bishop is a recently divorced 25 year old who uproots her small town girl life and moves to San Francisco. While working at her new job at a PR firm she tries to come to grips with the fact that her life isn't "happily ever after".
Dec 01, 2007
Lain
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Everyone loves the story of the poor little waif who's swept from obscurity and poverty into the lap of luxury. This book tells what happens after the rice from the wedding is swept away -- and Prince Charming turns back into a frog.
Porter's book starts out well as Holly tries to come to terms with her divorce from the Prince, reinventing herself as a single woman-about-town in San Francisco. But about two-thirds of the way through the book, Porter seems to lose interest, summing up More...
Porter's book starts out well as Holly tries to come to terms with her divorce from the Prince, reinventing herself as a single woman-about-town in San Francisco. But about two-thirds of the way through the book, Porter seems to lose interest, summing up More...
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Dec 27, 2011
Brenda
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I admit that by the middle of the book, I was wondering why I was reading this book. I wasn't fond of Holly and thought she was wallowing. However, I am glad that I continued with it because she did redeem herself and pulled herself together. It ended up being an enjoyable story.
Jan 03, 2011
Kinayla
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It's a fine little story but the description on the back is incredibly misleading. I was really excited about the story I thought it was going to be based on the blurb.
Her style sometimes bothered me, too. It seemed out of sync with itself and got very preachy.
Her style sometimes bothered me, too. It seemed out of sync with itself and got very preachy.
Jan 27, 2010
Jen
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HATED IT!!
Hated the way it was written. Hated Holly, i was sick of her a few chapters in. Hated the ending...hated the entire book...couldnt wait to finish it...so i could be done with it.
Dont waste your time. its NOT worth it.
Hated the way it was written. Hated Holly, i was sick of her a few chapters in. Hated the ending...hated the entire book...couldnt wait to finish it...so i could be done with it.
Dont waste your time. its NOT worth it.
Jul 17, 2010
Natalie
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I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't even put it down! It was about a girl trying to find who she was! In the beginning she thought she knew, but things happened throughtout the story to show her that she really didn't know who she was! but in the end she was "the frog princess"!
Mar 14, 2010
Are
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Story about a young women who is married and divorced in less than a year and how she tries to rebuild her life in San Fran. Could have done without the sexual lingo but the story was fairly interesting.
May 20, 2010
Loved it!!!!!! This was the first book that I read by this author. After I read it I had to go back to the library and look and see what else she had written. Neat characters!
Nov 28, 2011
Sandy
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A not-riveting chick-lit/self realization book. It was on sale on the discard pile at the library and had a good picture. The picture was better than the book.
Mar 27, 2011
Anita
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This was a cute read. There were times I laughed out loud and times i wanted to smack Holly. But you can relate to some of what she's going through.
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Sep 04, 2011
Tina
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I went back to the library exchanged all the hard to read sloggers with fun and easy chick lit. Nice way to end the summer.
Jul 08, 2009
Nancy (Colorado)
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A young, 25 year old divocee realizes that there is NO Prince Charming. In the process, she learns about herself and life!
Nov 30, 2010
Maria
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I wanted to read this book just for it's cover and I'm glad I did. I adore a book that can make me laugh & cry. And I love the meaning throughout the book.
